Health & Wellness

The next time you’re planning a party, put this meatless appetizer on the menu and watch your crowd get wowed. Your family members and friends who prefer meatless dishes will love this cauliflower recipe that will have them delighting in the tangy taste.

Meatless Monday; Buffalo Wing-Inspired Cauliflower Bites

Ingredients

6 tablespoons bottled hot sauce

4 tablespoons butter, melted

1 tablespoon white vinegar

½ teaspoon garlic powder

Salt, to taste

Black Pepper, to taste

2 cups Panko

1 small head cauliflower, florets cut into bite-sized pieces

Cooking spray

Directions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place hot sauce, melted butter, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl; whisk to combine. Place the Panko in a small, shallow bowl. Dip the cauliflower florets into the sauce and then coat in the Panko. Place Panko-coated cauliflower florets on the baking sheet. Lightly spray cauliflower florets with cooking spray. Bake until the Panko crumbs are golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove baking sheet from the oven. If you have any extra sauce left over, you can brush the sauce onto the tops of the florets. Serve with carrot and celery sticks and prepared Ranch dressing. SERVES 6

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